by Roger LeLievre | April 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, has entered a joint venture with a southern-Ontario based armored vehicle manufacturer to create Roshel Algoma Defence Solutions Inc. The goal is to manufacture ballistic steel for armored vehicles for...
by Roger LeLievre | March 27, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages, Uncategorized
STURGEON BAY, WI – The Edgar B. Speer was moved into the large graving dock at Bayship on March 24. She is being repowered with new MAN 6L48/60CR diesels (19,310 bhp). Her old engine has already been removed. Tug Samuel De Champlain arrived at BayShip and is on Berth...
by Roger LeLievre | March 22, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
The Welland Canal is officially open for the 2026 season. Sunday morning Capt. Donald Kemp of Algoma Central Corporation’s Radcliffe R. Latimer was given the traditional top hat as being Master of the first vessel through Lock 8. Bill Bird
by Roger LeLievre | March 19, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
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by Roger LeLievre | March 18, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
WASHINGTON, DC – The White House is temporarily lifting key limits on the shipping of oil, gas and other commodities throughout the United States, in its latest effort to counter rising energy prices sparked by its war with Iran. The move to waive the Jones Act will...
by Roger LeLievre | March 18, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
PORT COLBORNE, ON – The City of Port Colborne will celebrate the opening of the 2026 shipping season on the Welland Canal with its annual Top Hat Ceremony on Sunday, March 22. Returning to Lock 8 Gateway Park, the maritime tradition marks the journey of the first...
